CCF Spiced Turkey Nourish Bowl with Tahini Drizzle

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Serves:

Serves 2 large bowls or 3 lighter portions

Prep Time:

~10 minutes

Cook Time:

35 minutes

Ingredients

CCF Spiced Turkey

1 lb ground turkey
1–2 Tbsp ghee
1–1½ tsp CCF spice blend (cumin, coriander, fennel)

Rice & Carrots

1 cup dry rice (basmati recommended)
2 cups chicken bone broth (for cooking)
1 cup shredded carrots
Zest of 1 lemon
2–3 scallions, chopped

Beet Greens

2 cups chopped beet greens
1 tsp ghee
1–2 tsp maple carrot vinegar

For the Bowl

1 cup cooked butternut squash (mashed or chunks)
Cardamom Ginger Tahini Sauce

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Doshas Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Best in:

Early-Spring, Fall, Late-Spring, Winter

Gunas:

Warm, Oily, Moistening, Grounding, Heavy

Instructions

Heat ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and sprinkle with CCF spices. Cook until browned and fragrant.
Cook rice in chicken bone broth according to package directions. Halfway through cooking, stir in shredded carrots. Once finished, fluff and mix in lemon zest and scallions.
In a small pan, warm ghee and sauté beet greens until just wilted. Finish with maple carrot vinegar.
Assemble bowls with rice mixture, spiced turkey, beet greens, and butternut squash.
Drizzle generously with Cardamom Ginger Golden Tahini Sauce and enjoy warm.

𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠)
Calories: ~620 kcal
Total Fat: ~28 g
Protein: ~38 g
Carbohydrates: ~48 g
Fiber: ~7 g
Vitamin C: ~28% DV
Vitamin A: ~90% DV
Iron: ~22% DV
Calcium: ~10% DV
Potassium: ~18% DV
Vitamin B12: ~35% DV

Recipe Analysis from an Ayurvedic & Western perspective

The CCF Spiced Turkey Nourish Bowl is a beautifully balanced, seasonal meal rooted in Ayurvedic principles of warm, cooked, and gently spiced nourishment. The CCF spice blend (cumin, coriander, fennel) supports digestion, reduces heaviness, and helps the body efficiently process food. Ground turkey sautéed in ghee provides building strength and grounding protein while remaining easy to digest.

Rice cooked in mineral-rich bone broth creates a deeply nourishing base that supports gut health and the nervous system, while sweet carrots add natural grounding energy and balance the spices. Beet greens contribute a slightly bitter cleansing quality that supports liver and blood health, and butternut squash offers comforting sweetness and moisture.

From a Western nutrition perspective, this bowl delivers high-quality protein, healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals for sustained energy, digestion, and overall wellness. It’s a comforting, hearty meal that feels both grounding and revitalizing.